Top 3 Benefits of Working with a Local Iceland Elopement Planner & Photographer
Top 3 Benefits of Working with a Local Iceland Elopement Planner & Photographer
Your elopement day is one of the most special and memorable days of your life, so, leaving the planning and advice up to the internet (of mostly non-locals) is a risk you don’t need to take.
If you've decided to elope in Iceland, you've already taken a big step towards creating a unique and unforgettable experience as this little island in the North Atlantic is one of the most unique, stark, and breathtaking places on the entire planet. But with so many details to consider for not only your elopement but taking a trip here to this foreign land, planning an elopement can quickly become overwhelming- especially if you're not familiar with our country's terrain, the seemingly unpredictable weather, or our culture.
That's where bringing on a local Iceland elopement planner comes in really handy for you, and, it’s a triple bonus if they also happen to be your photographer.
An Iceland elopement planner & photographer is a professional who not only specializes in organizing and crafting EPIC elopement experiences, whether it's just the two of you or a small group of your favourite people- we also are your photographer.
So, as your Iceland elopement photographer AND planner, I am with you from literally start to finish, instead of you having to speak to loads of people.
As your elopement planner and photographer, I’ll work with you to create a custom and personalized elopement package that meets your specific vision and those dreams you have when you close your eyes and think of saying your vows in Iceland.
From finding the perfect locations for you to helping you with your vendors and handling logistics, as a local Iceland elopement planner, I’ll help you with all the details so you can focus on enjoying your elopement adventure.
In this article, we'll explore the top 3 benefits of working with a local Iceland elopement planner and photographer.
We'll dive into how a local elopement planner & photographer can take the stress out of planning, thanks to our local knowledge and expertise. We'll also discuss how you can have customize packages and services to meet your unique vision and vibe, and how you’'ll have on-site support and contingency planning for the whole process.
Whether you're planning a romantic Iceland elopement for just the two of you or an adventure with family and friends, having a local Iceland elopement planner & photographer can be your unfair advantage to make the process seamless and as stress-free as possible.
01- A Stress-Less Iceland Elopement Planning Process
One of the biggest benefits my clients get from working with a local Iceland elopement planner and photographer is the stress-less planning process.
Planning an Iceland elopement can involve sooo many details such as:
finding the perfect locations to go to all day that provide privacy, the feeling of freedom, and that match the vibe of the day you are going for. For my couples, I hand-pick the locations for the entire day, not just the elopement ceremony, to match them as a couple. That may sound crazy, but, once you are here you’ll know exactly what I mean because all locations offer a different vibe.
securing you elopement vendors, but not just offering you a list of people, but offering you a guide of vetted locals who will fit right into your elopement day and who will match you both. My couples are funny, laid-back, adventurous, and kind- so having vendors that are pushy, take too long to finish thus taking away from adventure time, or are not kind back just doesn’t do.
coordinating the elopement logistics of the day from a local Iceland elopement photographer’s perspective. If your day is being planned, but, doesn’t aid in your getting the absolute most epic photos, or, makes you feel rushed all day with your photographer- that is the exact opposite of what an elopement is supposed to be. As a local, I know all of the locations like the back of my hand so I know exactly how to get the most out of each location- unlike a non-local who is basically just using Google Maps and random blogs to plan your day (and, probablyyyyyyyy taking you to the most crowded locations).
So, as your planner AND photographer, the entire logistical planning and organisation process is to help you create the best, most unique pieces of art for you to have for the rest of your lifetimes (and then some if you order an heirloom, archival quality album afterwards with me!).and helping you handle the legal requirements. The paperwork process is, I confess, the most stressful part of planning an Iceland elopement. With choosing me as your Iceland elopement planner and photographer, I have a whole simple planning system and process to guide you step by step through the entirety of planning so you are never left wondering anything. However, with the paperwork, I can’t do that part for you as I am not you.
There are a lot of little details and often times gathering paperwork needed here in Iceland that doesn’t exist back in your home country. This can easily become overwhelming. As a local Iceland elopement planner, I have a guide for you that will give you all of the things you need to know, gather, and who to contact to make sure everything runs smoothly and according to plan- plus the Celebrants to work with who will help you with this when you hire them.
I will say that many of my couples opt for their vows and ceremony here in Iceland, however, will sign paperwork back in their home city as it is way easier.
So, as you can see, not only does a local Iceland elopement planner and photographer help you take care of all the tedious planning details, but I’ll also provide ease and convenience.
Planning an elopement in a foreign country can be time-consuming and stressful, particularly when you're trying to balance work, family, and other commitments during the process of trying to gather information, decipher what information you are getting is actually true, and then piecing things together in a place you don’t even know the language.
With a local Iceland elopement planner and photographer, you can sit back, relax, and allow me to guide you through it all as we customise your day to be the absolute best day ever.
02- Working with a local Iceland elopement photographer & planner means being with someone who has extensive knowledge of our country's terrain, weather, and culture.
Iceland is a unique place with diverse landscapes, unpredictable weather, and deeply-rooted traditions. A local to Iceland understands these nuances and can use this knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your entire elopement day. Instead of someone who really doesn’t know our culture or way of life and just coming here to get a trip to Iceland. You can’t possibly get a true, local Icelandic experience with someone who doesn’t actually live here.
As an Iceland local, I can help you with making a decision on the best time of year to elope by considering factors such as:
daylight hours,
where the sun is in the sky year round to give you the BEST light in your photos,
weather patterns and how our weather systems move,
seasonal tourist crowds,
where to hide to let a crazy hail storm pass (like in a cave, true story),
the tides and what locations change shape or are more dangerous because of the tides,
the waves, the geothermal areas, and the other dangerous landscapes to stay away from,
what volcanic systems are currently being angry AF and where to stay away from due to the earthquakes, rock fall, landslides, and glacial flooding because of it. (Did you know we have many volcanic systems in Iceland and it is not 1 system all connected?)
So as you can see, as a local Iceland elopement photographer and planner, my local knowledge extends wayyyyyyyyyy beyond just location scouting
(or using Google Earth on a computer as a ‘location scout’ as non-local elopement photographers
are taught to do.)
I digress.
As a local, I can help you incorporate elements of our super cute Icelandic culture into your elopement day, such as incorporating traditional music, food, or some of our epic folklore. This expertise helps you create an immersive and authentic Icelandic experience, ensuring that your Iceland elopement truly reflects the spirit of our country.
So if you’re wanting to tap into Iceland’s local knowledge, culture, and scouting unique locations, having an elopement planner and photographer can help you create an authentic and unforgettable experience.
03- One of the most awesome benefits of working with a local elopement planner & photographer in Iceland is the ability for me to customize your elopement packages to fit your dreams.
As your elopement planner AND photographer, I can work with you to create an elopement package that really will capture the type of day you are dreaming of, the vision you have for you both, and how to then capture that in unique, once-in-a-lifetime images.
We will start dreaming together right from the initial consult conversation, which you can schedule here. From there , we will go over all of your Iceland elopement vision that made you want to come here to Iceland to elope in the first place. Then, we will bring that down to earth and create an elopement package that can make that happen.
This is the BEST for your Iceland elopement experience because it truly provides you with flexibility and control over your elopement experience to ensure you have the best adventure possible for an elopement.
You see, planning an Iceland elopement day has so many factors to incorporate, including the fact that you are in wedding attire and you also have a wedding night dinner and cozy time to get to, so, just planning ANY locations for your day, if they aren’t custom, could put you way way out into nature where being in wedding clothes could pose personal risks.
So, having your Iceland elopement packages not only be custom to fit the dream you want, but also ensure that the amount of time you are being photographed, where in Iceland we go where you can hike in a dress without falling down a mountain (yikes), and making sure you get back to continue your elopement celebrations is key.
As you can see, working with a local Iceland elopement planner & photographer provides you with so many benefits that can help your elopement planning process be enjoyable and into a stress-less, seamless,
and super rad experience.
From helping you take care of all the elopement logistics and planning details to providing local Iceland knowledge and expertise, bringing on a local elopement planner and photographer can truly elevate your experience instead of trying to do it all yourself and bring on unnecessary confusion, worry, or stress.